Resort Comparison
FuranovsZao Onsen
Furano
Hokkaido, Japan
Zao Onsen
Yamagata, Japan
Key Statistics
Furano
Stat
Zao Onsen
26 km
Total Piste
Best50 km
10
Total Lifts
Best32
1,209m
Peak Altitude
Best1,661m
237m
Base Altitude
Best780m
9/10Best
Snow Reliability
8/10
Local
Ski Pass
Local
★★★★☆Best
Family Rating
★★★☆☆
★★★★★
Value Rating
★★★★★
1h 40m
Transfer Time
Best45m
New Chitose (CTS)
Nearest Airport
Yamagata (GAJ)
Difficulty Distribution
Furano
Beginner 7/10Intermediate 8/10Advanced 7/10
Zao Onsen
Beginner 5/10Intermediate 6/10Advanced 4/10
Estimated Trip Cost
Based on 2 travelers, 7 nights, mid-range accommodation. Includes flights from the US, lift passes, ski hire, and transfers.
Category Scores
Furano
Zao Onsen
Terrain Variety
7
Snow Reliability
9
Lift System
6
Family Friendliness
7
Apres-Ski
6
Off-Piste
8
Beginner Suitability
7
Intermediate Terrain
8
Advanced Terrain
7
Value for Money
8
Accommodation
7
Dining
7
Accessibility
7
Scenery & Charm
8
Ski School
7
The Verdict
Furano wins on
- Terrain Variety
- Snow Reliability
- Lift System
- Family Friendliness
- Apres-Ski
- Off-Piste
- Beginner Suitability
- Intermediate Terrain
- Advanced Terrain
- Accessibility
- Ski School
11category wins
Zao Onsen wins on
- Scenery & Charm
1category win
Tied categories (3)
Value for MoneyAccommodationDining
Best For
Furano
BeginnersOff-piste enthusiastsFamiliesGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelers
Zao Onsen
Guaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charmEasy access
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